Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Who can take credit for being the first to implement the franchising model is debatable. According to this report by the International Franchise Association, it is widely believed the first franchisor in the U.S. was the Singer Sewing Machine Company in 1851. The same report also contends […]
Halloween and spooky season are hardly around the corner, but a fan-favorite supersized decoration from Home Depot has already sold out ahead of the holiday. Four years ago, the home improvement chain debuted Skelly, a giant 12-foot-tall skeleton that has gone viral every year since its debut and has become a coveted item for shoppers […]
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. For marketing, advertising and PR firms, the relationships built between the company and clients are critical for driving repeated business, sustained growth and positive word of mouth. Maintaining these vital relationships is becoming increasingly difficult due to a fiercely competitive market where clients are looking for higher […]
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Efficiency. Productivity. Metrics. These three words are often associated with technology in the workplace, and for good reason. According to the Deloitte 2023 Global Human Capital Trends survey, over 90% of business leaders acknowledge the imperative role of technology in enhancing work outcomes and team dynamics. Yet, […]
Want to meet the people who can accelerate your growth? There’s one critical revenue mark that will get you into make-or-break meetings. “I think there’s something magical about a million dollars in terms of just showing progress and scalability of the business,” says Laura Held, a partner at the investment firm Shamrock Capital. She says […]
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. TikTok has quickly become a large part of modern online culture. Influencing trends, fostering communities, and serving as a platform for self-expression. However, recent legislative efforts in the United States signal potential challenges ahead for the app, with lawmakers considering measures that could lead to its ban. […]
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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. A CEO on our board came to a company event last year and commented with surprise over the range of ages she saw on our team. Nothing negative, she said, but given the industry reputation, she was shocked to see so many older people at a tech […]
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. You’re at your desk. It’s the last place you want to be right now, amid a crazy-busy week, with hundreds of unopened emails in your inbox and a nagging headache budding around your temples. And yet you have a pitch due. You’ve got to get your brain […]
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, recently announced the phasing out of the Facebook Groups API, effective April 22, 2024. The Facebook Groups API was what social media management tools, including Buffer, used to schedule posts to Facebook Groups. While automatic scheduling to Facebook Groups will no longer be possible, Buffer will continue to support […]